The Latest: Special prosecutor to help in Indiana AG probe

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on the investigation into allegations that for Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill drunkenly groped three women (all times local):

4:10 p.m.

A special prosecutor will help Indiana’s government watchdog investigate allegations that state Attorney General Curtis Hill drunkenly groped a lawmaker and three legislative staffers.

Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry’s office filed a motion Tuesday asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor who would review Inspector General Lori Torres’ eventual findings on the allegations against Hill.

A judge approved that request Tuesday, but has not yet appointed a special prosecutor.

An internal legislative memo leaked to media outlets says a lawmaker and three legislative staffers allege Hill drunkenly the four women during a March party in Indianapolis.

Hill has denied the allegations and called them “vicious and false.” He’s rebuffed calls to resign.

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12:27 p.m.

U.S. Senate candidate Mike Braun has become the latest Republican to call for Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill to resign amid allegations he drunkenly groped a lawmaker and three legislative staffers.

Braun called the allegations “troubling and serious” in a Tuesday statement that said he supports Gov. Eric Holcomb and state legislative leaders calling for Hill to step down.